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Overview
This Asian Languages and Civilizations - Japanese MA program from Arizona State University has strong resources for providing a substantial, well rounded education to excel in any field you choose to go into with a Master of Arts in Japanese.
The Asian languages faculty in the School of International Letters and Cultures offers a graduate program leading to an MA in Asian languages and civilizations (Japanese). In addition to preparing some students for further academic training, the program helps to prepare students for jobs relating to Japan (in fields such as law, business or journalism) and for entrance into professional schools.
Career Opportunities
Professionals with this degree can confidently move into academic, business and international fields. Skills developed through this program are valued for teaching positions, translation work or work in a larger sector such as governmental, diplomatic and international business career opportunities.
Career examples include:
- area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary
- foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary
- foreign service
- interpreters and translators
- lawyers
- reporters and correspondents
- social and community service managers
- state department
- supply chain managers
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Japan
- Japan Society and Values
- Art of Japan
- Geography of Asia
- Japanese Oral Communication
- Japanese Literature and the Art of Translation
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English, Partially taught in Japanese
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 60
TOEFL® IBT 80
Duolingo English Test 105
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 60
TOEFL® IBT 80
Duolingo English Test 105
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree, in Japanese or a related field, from a regionally accredited institution.
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00= "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00= "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- personal statement
- resume
- writing sample
- three letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
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International
25200 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25200 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
23544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23544 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
11720 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11720 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Tempe Junction
900 - 1350 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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